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Luzi did not participate in the siege against Zhao Kuo's Army by Bai Qi's Army, as King Zhao of Qin ordered this minister to stay by his side to plan for the future of the Qin State. As for what grand plans were being devised for the Qin State, it seemed merely an excuse. During this time, there were no discussions on the matter, and he only engaged in several small-scale skirmishes with the second echelon of the Zhao Army.
His brothers also did not take part in the core battle of Shangdang, which shocked both domestic and foreign observers with over a million troops involved. Hearing that the situation at the front was tense, others would have been anxious like ants on a hot pan. However, Luzi remained indifferent, pretending not to notice the fierce battles raging behind him.
Zhao Xinjun's commander, Zhao Sheng, did not wish to fight past West Rampart to liberate all of Shangdang; rather, he was always wary of King Zhao of Qin's military strength. Compared to this veteran with decades of combat experience, Zhao Sheng could at most be considered a novice.
Wei Wujie, lying on his sickbed, could only express his helplessness regarding Zhao Sheng's performance. As a soldier known for Martial Valor in Death, what was there to fear? Such cowardice was simply embarrassing for the Zhao Army! But those thoughts ended there; after all, at that moment, Zhao Sheng was not under his command.
Meanwhile, Luzi, who remained at West Rampart, was not idle either; he had a lingering concern. One day, when the Zhao Army's Arrow Formation released Range Arrows without prior detection by the Observation Post, nearly sixty Qin soldiers were shot dead on the spot. If this issue was not investigated promptly, it would haunt him even in his dreams!
The arrival of the Tenth Legion severely compromised the scene of the incident. Additionally, all casualties were buried on-site afterward, making it quite a task for Luzi to identify who the Duty Officer was at that time.
To clarify matters, he had no choice but to disturb the deceased. Luzi brought people to excavate a mass grave and had soldiers who knew that day's Duty Officer conduct identifications. Heaven rewards those who are diligent; eventually, they found that negligent officer among the bodies.
The weather was hot and the air humid in the mountains. The stench from the mass grave was unbearable; anyone who could endure being near corpses for even a moment was commendable. Yet Luzi squatted there for over half an hour, astonishing soldiers who had already distanced themselves and were still retching.
Once they identified the Duty Officer's true identity, they called in archery expert Li Xin to compare arrow wounds on other bodies. A conclusion slowly emerged that made both Luzi and Li Xin feel their hearts race.
After confirming their findings, Luzi and Li Xin reached a consensus to refrain from mentioning the case results to anyone for now. However, soon after, security levels around King Qin rose to their highest state, and as a prominent minister, Luzi naturally moved next door to King Zhao of Qin.
King Zhao of Qin did not know why Luzi had gone outside the city to dig graves; thus, he saw nothing wrong with Luzi moving in nearby. It was more convenient! If anything happened, there would be no need to send someone else to call for help!
As seasons changed unnoticed by busy people, someone reminded them that half a month remained until the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th. Awakening from their stupor, they sighed at how time truly flies. It felt as if in the blink of an eye, more than half of this year had already passed.
Zhao Xinjun has been in a standoff with the Qin Tenth Legion, with skirmishes occurring but not escalating into large-scale assaults. The commanders of the Zhao Army are thoroughly frustrated, yet they find Zhao Sheng calmly stationed at the Fishing Platform. Zhao Kuo's Army, which has been cut off from supplies for a month, has sent a desperate plea for help; if assistance does not arrive soon, they will face total annihilation.
Despite appearing unperturbed, Zhao Sheng is actually quite troubled. The reason he can maintain his composure is due to the profound impression left by the Qin Army's audacity during their first encounter, where they boldly charged into the Zhao Camp. Now, with King Zhao of Qin personally overseeing operations at the West Rampart, the morale of the Qin Army has surged even higher. How can they possibly fight under these circumstances?
However, there is always a solution to every problem. The recently healed Wei Wujie claims to have a brilliant strategy to break the enemy. The details of this plan are to be kept confidential for now! As for the current state of the Zhao Army, all they need to do is project an image of cowardice that discourages the Qin Army from engaging in battle. The rest will be waiting for good news!
What could this good news be? Could it be that Wuji Young Master has someone skilled in magic by his side? Perhaps they could simply curse King Zhao of Qin to death without any fighting, and then incapacitate that murderous general Bai Qi!
If such a thing were possible, then what’s the point of fighting at all? In the future, one could just set up a ritual at home and chant spells to defeat any enemy!
After dismissing several generals who came seeking battle, Zhao Sheng felt increasingly agitated as he gazed at the overcast sky. He strolled over to Wei Wujie's tent, curious to see if this young master was indeed practicing some form of magic.
Zhao Sheng gestured for everyone to keep quiet so as not to disturb the master. He gently lifted the tent flap to take a look inside, and upon seeing what was happening, he was filled with uncontainable rage. How could someone be sleeping soundly in broad daylight?
Fuming, Zhao Sheng marched over and grabbed Wei Wujie's ear, demanding loudly, "Is this what you meant by letting me wait in peace? Are you planning to wait for King Zhao of Qin to die of old age or for my Zhao Army's main force to be completely wiped out?!"
Wei Wujie, still groggy from sleep and noticing his brother-in-law's distress, quickly woke up. He exclaimed that it was truly unfair to blame him! After urging Zhao Sheng to sit down first, he explained, "Grand Commander, please calm down! I’ve been working on this plan and didn’t sleep at all last night. I was just about to take a nap when you barged in yelling!"
Hearing the underlying meaning in Wei Wujie's words, Zhao Sheng responded with an "Oh." "Alright! No more hiding it! What can’t you say to your own people? As a General of the Zhao Army, my ears have nearly worn out from all the pleas for battle I've been hearing these past few days!"
Wei Wujie had refrained from discussing this matter out of concern that information might leak. It wasn't that he didn't trust Zhao Sheng; rather, he didn't trust those around him. He knew well that Zhao Sheng had a strong temperament and was stubborn about his decisions—once made, they were hard to change. Not only was he soft-hearted but also easily trusting of others. If this information were disclosed prematurely, it would surely reach the Qin Army within days!
However, things are different now. After ample preparation over this period, actions have already begun as of last night! Now that it has started unfolding, it can no longer be considered confidential information.
Wei Wujie quietly shared his plan with Zhao Sheng, hoping that Zhao Sheng would keep it a secret. This covert operation was not only out of brotherly affection but could also be seen as a favor to the Zhao Kingdom. Therefore, he did not want the outside world to know about this secret, and he asked his brother not to mention it to anyone else.
Understanding this, Zhao Sheng suddenly realized why he had noticed that Wei Wujie's main tent seemed to have fewer retainers outside. He had thought those people were merely returning to Wei Kingdom for errands, but it turned out they were involved in something secretive!
Sighing deeply, Zhao Sheng initially wanted to oppose Wei Wujie's underhanded actions, feeling it was too unprincipled. However, he held back those words. Not far from their location, the Zhao Army was waiting for him to come to their aid! It was expedient! Otherwise, what other good options did they have now?
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